Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi everyone- I've been in this group for a few months and have been truly inspired. I'm a vegetarian and love healthy food like good fruits and veggies. Problem is, I have gained so much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by doing the same thing I am doing now. I'm thinking of starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Also, what are some " super foods " you can think of that are good for this stuff. Any pointers will be appreciated! Peace and thanks, Eliana NJ ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hi Eliana ~ Weight Watchers is most definitely vegetarian friendly. My partner & I did it with great success, although I've gained some weight back but that's because I stopped doing what I should be. :-) Cindi Self-confidence is important. Confidence in others is essential. William Schreyer --- On Thu, 5/8/08, E. light <jewdorke wrote: E. light <jewdorke Weight loss help please!!! Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:25 AM Hi everyone- I've been in this group for a few months and have been truly inspired. I'm a vegetarian and love healthy food like good fruits and veggies. Problem is, I have gained so much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by doing the same thing I am doing now. I'm thinking of starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Also, what are some " super foods " you can think of that are good for this stuff. Any pointers will be appreciated! Peace and thanks, Eliana NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Do you have portion control? That was a big difficulty for me. I like to eat until I feel full, yet I was probably full 10 bites ago. Another thing I found difficult was getting started on an exercise routine. But, now that the weather is nice and light in the evenings, I ride my bike each evening. Other than that, stick to the fruits and veggies. Reducing carbs in the evening may help, yet I am not sure. What about sugar content? If I have sweets in the house, I seek out reasons to eat them: to get them out of the house, because my day was good, because my day was bad, because I ran today, because I plan on running tomorrow, etc... Best of luck, and let us know what works for you Cassie " E. light " <jewdorke wrote: Hi everyone- I've been in this group for a few months and have been truly inspired. I'm a vegetarian and love healthy food like good fruits and veggies. Problem is, I have gained so much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by doing the same thing I am doing now. I'm thinking of starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Also, what are some " super foods " you can think of that are good for this stuff. Any pointers will be appreciated! Peace and thanks, Eliana NJ ________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hi again! > I have gained so > much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by > doing the same thing I am doing now. Oh bad luck! Time to do something before it gets out of hand, right! Good for you!! > I'm thinking of > starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Never tried Weight Watchers or any other group where you attend meetings etc. I lost 45 pounds (a little over 20 kg) last year by following Neal Barnard's _Turn Off The Fat Genes_ (silly sounding title, but a sensible book imo). Around the last 10 lbs to lose I tried John McDougall's plan (works fine) and also Joel Fuhrman's (works even better) - and I went back to the Fuhrman plan if ever I gain more than two or three pounds back and it _worked_ for me. Ymmv. Otherwise, I was apt to stay on a vegan whole food diet - pretty much as Barnard advocates - until recently, when I started going in the direction of Raw Food bigtime. That's a whole new adventure and one which is delighting me (I add this note not because I'm trying to convince you or anyone that they should do as I do, but as a matter of accuracy - I'm no longer strictly following the diets named above which I used for weight loss.) > what are some " super foods " you can think of that > are good for this stuff. Lots of beans and lentils and lots and lots and lots of greens (both raw and cooked) plus fresh fruit. They fill you up, give you lots of energy and make you feel like a million dollars. Other foods? Oh sure, as long as they are whole foods and don't include added salt, added sugar, added fat/oil - in other words, a healthy vegan diet. Right now I'm looking at _The Thrive Diet_ by Brendan Brazier - it looks like a winner. Also, I read _Skinny Bitch_ some months ago and although I don't agree with a couple of things for myself, I think some people here think it works fine. Try googling and also seeing what your local library has in the way of any of these books Hope you find a way that helps you! We're here for all the support you need, okay? Love and hugs, Pat ---- My blog: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com " Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research. " (George Bernard Shaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I recently read " Turn Off the Fat Genes " and a couple of other books and determined to eat lots more fresh fruits and veggies. This backfired on me to an extent, as I discovered that I have something of a fructose intolerance! Who knew! Coincidentally, my dad has been trying to figure out what food it is making him sick with migraines for a number of years, and just figured out this week that it is fructose. It is hereditary. So, if you boost your intake of apples, pears, honey, tomatoes, carrots, and other foods that have a high fructose content, and you experience headaches/migraines, fainting, hypoglycemia, diarrhea, gas, bloating, pain, inflammation, hypertension, etc.; well, you heard it here. Look into fructose intolerance and switch to fruits, veggies, and sweeteners with lower fructose levels! Pam On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:43 PM, Pat <drpatsant wrote: > Hi again! > >> I have gained so >> much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by >> doing the same thing I am doing now. > > Oh bad luck! Time to do something before it gets out of > hand, right! Good for you!! > >> I'm thinking of >> starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? > > Never tried Weight Watchers or any other group where you attend meetings > etc. I lost 45 pounds (a little over 20 kg) last year by following Neal > Barnard's _Turn Off > The Fat Genes_ (silly sounding title, but a sensible book imo). Around the > last 10 lbs to > lose I tried John McDougall's plan (works fine) and also Joel Fuhrman's > (works even better) > - and I went back to the Fuhrman plan if ever I gain more than two or three > pounds back > and it _worked_ for me. Ymmv. > > Otherwise, I was apt to stay on a vegan whole food diet - pretty much as > Barnard > advocates - until recently, when I started going in the direction of Raw > Food bigtime. > That's a whole new adventure and one which is delighting me (I add this > note not > because I'm trying to convince you or anyone that they should do as I do, > but as a matter > of accuracy - I'm no longer strictly following the diets named above which I > used for > weight loss.) > >> what are some " super foods " you can think of that >> are good for this stuff. > > Lots of beans and lentils and lots and lots and lots of greens (both raw and > cooked) plus > fresh fruit. They fill you up, give you lots of energy and make you feel > like a million > dollars. Other foods? Oh sure, as long as they are whole foods and don't > include added > salt, added sugar, added fat/oil - in other words, a healthy vegan diet. > > Right now I'm looking at _The Thrive Diet_ by Brendan Brazier - it looks > like a winner. > Also, I read _Skinny Bitch_ some months ago and although I don't agree with > a couple of > things for myself, I think some people here think it works fine. Try > googling and also > seeing what your local library has in the way of any of these books > > Hope you find a way that helps you! We're here for all the support you need, > okay? > > Love and hugs, Pat > > ---- > My blog: http://beanvegan.blogspot.com > " Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are > called medical > research. " (George Bernard Shaw) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Dear If you are looking for a crash slimming regimen it is not going to help. You have to have a consistant food habits. GENERAL 1. Eat fresh vegetables and herbs and leaves and not packed and preserved.Like you use tomato instead of tomato guice. Use fresh lime juice instead of lemon cardial or viniger. 2. Eat fresh fruit and not frozen. 3. Eat sprouts ( cerials sprouted by soking in water for a day and then hanging them in a plain cloth bag. Or use a sprouts box available in all dollar shops. Surely it will be available in NJ 4. Dont use excess butter or cottage or processed cheese for dinner. 5. Use plain yogurt without flavours and sugar. 6. Eat rice only once a day. (breakfast,lunch or dinner) 7. Eat fruit and drink water first and then start your food. YOu feel strong and satiated fast. If you eat fruit or fruit salad at the end of the dinner you will get acidic. 8. Eat fish (IT IS OPTIONAL IF YOU ARE NOT A VEGETARIAN (VEGAN)) 9. Eat beans and dry fruits ----------- For you 1. Raise early 2. take a glass 200ml. luke warm water and add one tea spoon of honey pure and add 1/2 cut of lime (fresh). Drink the water in gulps. 3. Go for you morning work out and return and have a few sprouts. 4. Then your routine food. 5. Eat sprouts and veg. salads (fresh) with every meal that you eat inluding the small snacks you munch. 6. Have a light exercise in the evening 7. Have dinner and sleep well This will show you the desired effect. You must have observed that I have not reduced your food but increased it and assure you slimming regards and love m.s.sastry It shall show you be In , " E. light " <jewdorke wrote: > > Hi everyone- > I've been in this group for a few months and have been truly inspired. I'm a vegetarian and love healthy food like good fruits and veggies. Problem is, I have gained so much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by doing the same thing I am doing now. I'm thinking of starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Also, what are some " super foods " you can think of that are good for this stuff. Any pointers will be appreciated! > Peace and thanks, > > NJ > > > ___________________ _______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Does the warn water and sprouts help move food through your bowels? I think I would lose more weight if I had regular bowel movements. Cassie " life's a garden, dig it! " Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2008, at 12:07 AM, " shankarsastry " <shankarsastry wrote: Dear If you are looking for a crash slimming regimen it is not going to help. You have to have a consistant food habits. GENERAL 1. Eat fresh vegetables and herbs and leaves and not packed and preserved.Like you use tomato instead of tomato guice. Use fresh lime juice instead of lemon cardial or viniger. 2. Eat fresh fruit and not frozen. 3. Eat sprouts ( cerials sprouted by soking in water for a day and then hanging them in a plain cloth bag. Or use a sprouts box available in all dollar shops. Surely it will be available in NJ 4. Dont use excess butter or cottage or processed cheese for dinner. 5. Use plain yogurt without flavours and sugar. 6. Eat rice only once a day. (breakfast,lunch or dinner) 7. Eat fruit and drink water first and then start your food. YOu feel strong and satiated fast. If you eat fruit or fruit salad at the end of the dinner you will get acidic. 8. Eat fish (IT IS OPTIONAL IF YOU ARE NOT A VEGETARIAN (VEGAN)) 9. Eat beans and dry fruits ----------- For you 1. Raise early 2. take a glass 200ml. luke warm water and add one tea spoon of honey pure and add 1/2 cut of lime (fresh). Drink the water in gulps. 3. Go for you morning work out and return and have a few sprouts. 4. Then your routine food. 5. Eat sprouts and veg. salads (fresh) with every meal that you eat inluding the small snacks you munch. 6. Have a light exercise in the evening 7. Have dinner and sleep well This will show you the desired effect. You must have observed that I have not reduced your food but increased it and assure you slimming regards and love m.s.sastry It shall show you be In , " E. light " <jewdorke wrote: > > Hi everyone- > I've been in this group for a few months and have been truly inspired. I'm a vegetarian and love healthy food like good fruits and veggies. Problem is, I have gained so much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by doing the same thing I am doing now. I'm thinking of starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Also, what are some " super foods " you can think of that are good for this stuff. Any pointers will be appreciated! > Peace and thanks, > > NJ > > > ________ _______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Are u drinking water Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T " Pat " <drpatsant Fri, 09 May 2008 00:43:16 Re: Weight loss help please!!! Hi again! > I have gained so > much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by > doing the same thing I am doing now. Oh bad luck! Time to do something before it gets out of hand, right! Good for you!! > I'm thinking of > starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Never tried Weight Watchers or any other group where you attend meetings etc. I lost 45 pounds (a little over 20 kg) last year by following Neal Barnard's _Turn Off The Fat Genes_ (silly sounding title, but a sensible book imo). Around the last 10 lbs to lose I tried John McDougall's plan (works fine) and also Joel Fuhrman's (works even better) - and I went back to the Fuhrman plan if ever I gain more than two or three pounds back and it _worked_ for me. Ymmv. Otherwise, I was apt to stay on a vegan whole food diet - pretty much as Barnard advocates - until recently, when I started going in the direction of Raw Food bigtime. That's a whole new adventure and one which is delighting me (I add this note not because I'm trying to convince you or anyone that they should do as I do, but as a matter of accuracy - I'm no longer strictly following the diets named above which I used for weight loss.) > what are some " super foods " you can think of that > are good for this stuff. Lots of beans and lentils and lots and lots and lots of greens (both raw and cooked) plus fresh fruit. They fill you up, give you lots of energy and make you feel like a million dollars. Other foods? Oh sure, as long as they are whole foods and don't include added salt, added sugar, added fat/oil - in other words, a healthy vegan diet. Right now I'm looking at _The Thrive Diet_ by Brendan Brazier - it looks like a winner. Also, I read _Skinny Bitch_ some months ago and although I don't agree with a couple of things for myself, I think some people here think it works fine. Try googling and also seeing what your local library has in the way of any of these books Hope you find a way that helps you! We're here for all the support you need, okay? Love and hugs, Pat ---- My blog: http://beanvegan. <http://beanvegan.blogspot.com> blogspot.com " Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research. " (George Bernard Shaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 The Core plan seemed pretty veggie friendly. Although with the points your basically just figuring 50cals=1pt. I am not sure about there prep'd foods. Sarah B. " E. light " <jewdorke wrote: Hi everyone- I've been in this group for a few months and have been truly inspired. I'm a vegetarian and love healthy food like good fruits and veggies. Problem is, I have gained so much weight this year, all the stuff I lost last year by doing the same thing I am doing now. I'm thinking of starting weight watchers. Is it vegetarian friendly? Also, what are some " super foods " you can think of that are good for this stuff. Any pointers will be appreciated! Peace and thanks, Eliana NJ ________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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